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February
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February 13, 2009 |
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Dear Education for Justice Members,
We are surrounded by uncertainty in our world today especially politically, and economically. The global financial crisis continues to reveal just how vulnerable and interconnected we are. While we continue to wait and hope that a stimulus package can have its desired impact, there are no guarantees, only hopes and an opportunity, in the meantime, to recover our compassion, restore our deeper values and refocus our vision on the common good. We hope our Lenten resources will provide such an opportunity. Just a quick note: If you are having difficulty downloading PDF's you may need to download a new updated version of Adobe Reader. It's a free download and will save you aggravation! Get Adobe Reader. Please see the list at the left for new resources just created to support your work in educating for justice. Peace, The Education for Justice Team |
Celebrating Black History Month
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 PowerPoint Presentation
February is Black History Month. This PowerPoint moves through American history with images, sounds and words of African Americans' long struggle for justice and equality.The fight for freedom and civil rights has been led by many great people, some of whom are highlighted in this presentation.
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The Way of the Cross - New!
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 A Global Meditation
This new media format is a meditation on the Way
of the Cross and takes us around the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe,
as we explore places not only of great hope and triumph, but also of
suffering and despair. We invite you to encounter the Cross around the world
and extend your prayers in hope of restoring and maintaining peace and
justice.
This 19 minute video is accompanied with music and prayer for each station of the cross. Go to resource |
Prayer for Ash Wednesday
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 February 25, 2009
We begin a Lenten journey preparing to go into the desert. This liturgical season is a gift that open us to new horizons. May Lent be for us a time of learning to see where Christ is crucified today.
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A Guide to Lenten Resources
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 Ash Wednesday is February 25th
This two-page guide highlights the many different resources currently
available on the Education for Justice Web site for the Lenten season. A complete listing of
resources and descriptions is provided along with links.
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A Lenten Pilgrimage:
A Journey to Reconciliation & Healing
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Weekly Lenten Reflections
These print-ready reflections provide a focused meditation for each week of Lent
beginning with Ash Wednesday. Each reflection is a stopping point on a pilgrimage toward reconciliation and healing. The journey and reflections are linked to the current situation in the Holy Land as we pray for peace, reconciliation and healing.
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Lenten Poetry Companion
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Poetry for Reflection & Journaling
Poetry can provide rich insights and reflections for Lent. This resource contains specially selected poems for each day of Lent that can be used for daily reflection and prayer. Journal space is provided on each page for your own thoughts, reflections, and prayers. Suggestions are provided for ways to pray with poetry along with a list of recommended poetry resources.
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"Submit a Resource" YOU have created!
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 Share Your Creativity
Do you have a great resource that you have created and used with a group? Would you like to have others benefit from your work and share a great idea?
We have a regular feature on the website called, "Submit a Resource." Our goal is to create an interactive community of learners who share their talents and advance the promotion of the gospel vision and Catholic Social Teaching.
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| Sunday Lectionary Reflection |
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The Sunday Lectionary Reflections by Fr. John Bucki, S.J., provide an excellent resource for personal or communal reflection on the Word as well as ideas for homily preparation. Each reflection includes a list of the readings, quotes for reflection, connections to Catholic Social Teaching, Prayers of the Faithful/Petitions, links for action and more. For this week's reflection, follow the link below.
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